Local arts and culture events to book now for 2023Want to make the most of 2023? Bag your tickets early to these sell-out festivals, shows, operas, plays, gigs, exhibitions, and more – with 40+ to choose from in Norfolk.
19 wellbeing hacks for busy peopleCan’t be faffed with the latest all-consuming wellness trend? For super practical steps to boost mental and physical health, who better to ask than the dynamic folk behind some of Norfolk’s most successful businesses?
Norfolk newsflash! Fashion, food, fun & goss this way…Ready to shop, sip, seal (& star!) spot? Keep your finger on the pulse with our buzzing news round-up. Heard it on the grapevine!
Plant power! 15 best vegan and veggie eateries in NorfolkPermanently plant-powered or just trying to cut down your meat consumption? Try one of these local joints that put veggies front and centre and deliver on flavour.
Where to drink when you’re not drinkingDesignated driver, on the Dry Jan bandwagon, or just on a hiatus from the hard stuff? Try these brilliant local bars and pubs for alcohol-free tipples.
Ready, steady, GO! 23 races to book for 2023Feeling the need to get fit in 2023? Start with my curated guide to the best local triathlons, charity runs and fun runs. From sprints with your pooch to multi-colour bubble races, grab your trainers, limber up and let’s go.
Best Places to Live: NorwichWith its indie shops, buzzy cultural scene and riverside walks Norwich more than celebrates its nickname The Fine City. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Cheeseboard champions! 13 of the best places for cheese lovers in NorfolkOn cheeseboard duty this Christmas, or just after a festive nibble? Not only does Norfolk produce some of the UK’s finest artisan cheeses, it also has some great places to sample and shop them – and we’ve found the cream of the crop.
Five minutes with comedy writer Karl MinnsWhat do you get if you cross the giant from Jack and the Beanstalk with one of Norfolk’s favourite comedians? Fee-fi-fo-fun(ny). We catch up with Karl Minns between panto rehearsals and ahead of his latest Nimmo Twins show in January. Thankfully, he’s better at the jokes.
Pots and pans be gone! 8 best Christmas lunches to order-inNot up for hours of Christmas morning hassle? Kick your feet up and let one of these fabulous chefs whip up your Christmas dinner.
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Best Places to Live: Burnham MarketRemember the Stella Artois campaign ‘Reassuringly expensive’? There’s a reason Burnham Market’s nicknamed Chelsea-on-Sea and it’s not because of iced buns. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
14 cosy local pubs for chilly daysOrder something stodgy, pour a large glass of red and relax in front of the fire – it’s time to hunker down until Spring in the best pubs in Norfolk.
What’s cooking? With Jeremy Parke, No.Twenty9In this Muddy regular, our favourite chefs spill all about their work, lives and top tips. Dishing it this week: Jeremy Parke at No.Twenty9 Bar, Restaurant & Rooms in Burnham Market. 
Flagging? The best Christmas shopping pitstops in NorfolkThey’re not named Muddy’s Best Places to Live in Norfolk for nothing – these towns (and city!) boast the best high streets for getting your Christmas shopping done too. But where to refuel and rest your bag-laden limbs? Here’s our fave mid-shop stop-offs for a sneaky glass of fizz or warming hot choc.
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Ding Dong! What’s on in Norfolk this December!Hold onto your bobble hat, December's here and we're going in! We’ve found more festive fun around Norfolk than you can shake a candy cane at. Plus, we’ve got Christmas-free culture if you’re more of a Grinch…
Fa-la-la! 19 festive afternoon teas in NorfolkTowering tiers of festive fancies, seasonal savouries, lashings of clotted cream and maybe a glass or two of fizz (hic!). Oh, go on then… Booking essential.
Glow show! Sparkly light trails to see this Christmas in NorfolkLet there be light…and also mulled wine, a fire pit and s’mores on these fabulously festive Norfolk light trails. Scarf on, boots strapped, you glow girl!
Best Places to Live: WymondhamWymondham is packed with rich heritage including an Abbey plus a nice selection of shops, eateries and great schools. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Fir real? Where to get your Christmas tree in 2022Time to untangle the fairy lights and haul in the Norwegian spruce. We’ve found the best local options, from pick your own and potted firs to tree rentals. Up she goes!
Gorgeous Christmas gifts from shops across Norfolk'Tis the season for ticking off your Christmas list while doing your bit to support Norfolk's indie businesses. Check out our edit of the best gift ideas from local sellers and makers.
Best Places to Live: DissBuilt around a six-acre lake known as ‘The Mere’, this ancient market ‘slow town’ on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk sits at the gateway to the Waveney Valley. Good transport connections make it a great choice for countryside lovers who have to commute. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Six interior design secrets you need to knowThinking about a home spruce-up? If your interiors knowhow results in chaotic mishmash rather than show-home sleek, put down that paintbrush and pick up these insider tricks and tips first.
Places to Live: AylshamLocation, location, location – this market town offers all the benefits of country life, plus lovely independent shops and unique places to relish some of the UK’s finest food. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Review: The Suffield Arms, Thorpe MarketThe Suffield Arms in Thorpe Market has been causing quite a stir with its Mediterranean-influenced sharing feasts in edgy, elegant and eccentric surroundings. But does the younger sister of The Gunton Arms live up to the hype? Let’s get stuck in.
Best Places to Live: King’s LynnMaritime West Norfolk town on the banks of the River Ouse with a beautiful historic quarter and rich cultural life. Plus the Royals live 5 miles up the road and if it’s good enough for them… Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Superflashy newsflash! Serving up all the best Norfolk gossWhat are the latest hot-to-trot happenings? Local haunts in the AA Restaurant Guide 2023, new openings galore, foodie workshops and celebrity titbits. Don’t miss this.
Best Places to Live: HoltIf towns were colours, Holt would be duck egg blue with a strip of bunting neatly hung along the top. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Bumper November! 40+ things to do in NorfolkLights, action, drama! Head this way for your curated guide to a magical month. We bring you sizzling fireworks, star-studded film, side-splitting comedy and *gulp* the start of the festive frolics.
17 festive fairs and Christmas markets in Norfolk for 2022Is it even Christmas if you haven’t eaten scalding chestnuts from a chalet hut? There’s no better way to get in the festive mood than a Christmas Market – here are 17 of our favourites for 2022. Get shopping!
Add these to your calendar ASAP! What’s on in Norfolk at ChristmasCalendars and credit cards at the ready! You’ll want to move faster than a globe-trotting sleigh to snag tickets to these magical Xmas events. Just call me Santa.
Best Places to Live: WroxhamLife on the Broads is not to be sniffed at. This buzzing boating playground, bursting with things to do, is balanced by its surrounding peaceful countryside. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Best Places to Live: SurlinghamHankering after outdoorsy life but don’t want to be miles from the city centre? Surlingham and its surrounding villages could be your rural dream, especially if you like the sound of riverside pubs, nature reserves and a local vineyard. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Best Places to Live: Great MassinghamOne of Norfolk’s prettiest villages, frequented by Royals, Great Massingham has turned heads this year after receiving national plaudits. It’s easy to see why. Best join the queue of wannabe villagers. Part of our Top 250 Places to Live series.
Doing what we do best! Introducing Muddy RecommendsIntroducing Muddy Recommends, our new quality marker for the best national brands and products – tried by us, tested by you and judged WORTHY!
Win £800 to spend on Olivanna and my olivanna skincareHead to Muddy's Reader Treats to win £800 of beauty products from luxury brand @olivannalondon
Top 250 Best Places to Live across 28 counties REVEALED!See where you should be moving to... 
14 of the best cocktail bars in NorfolkWe all know the therapeutic benefits of an evening of cocktails with your nearest and dearest, but a cocktail week? Sign me up! With Norfolk & Norwich Cocktail Week running from 14 to 23 Oct, we've rounded up our favourite atmospheric places for a tipple. Ibuprofen at the ready?
Best Christmas wreath workshops in Norfolk to book nowWe know it's early to mention the C-word, but when it comes to wreath workshops if you snooze you lose! We've rounded up our top picks to get your creative juices flowing this Christmas and make your front door the envy of the neighbourhood. 
Mwa-ha-halloween and half term guide!Not sure what to do with the little monsters this half term? Fear not! You won't want to miss this guide to 21 brilliant things to do in Norfolk, from spooky tours and creepy cruises to revolting science and wildlife safaris.
POW! Your à la carte dinner party delivery has arrivedWant to entertain but haven’t the time or energy to cook? Muddy’s ed-in-chief Hero Brown (with 11 hungry guests) tests an innovative, no-stress à la carte delivery service where hosts just heat, serve – and relax.
Bicester Village’s exclusive Private Sale until 31 OctWhether you’re looking to update your wardrobe or want to nail your Christmas gifting early, here’s everything you need to know about the Private Sale at luxury shopping destination Bicester Village, running this month. Trust us, you’re gonna love it.
What’s Cooking? With Richard BainbridgeChef-owner of the renowned Benedicts restaurant, winner of Great British Menu and supplier of deli deliciousness to Jarrold's new Food Hall, Richard Bainbridge chats all things foodie and local in our regular What's Cooking feature.
Best local pumpkin patchesGood gourd, there's some serious seasonal squash worship going on in Norfolk with pumpkin festivals, a pumpkin house, professional photo opps and street food snacks. Here are all the best local places for a fun day out sourcing your jack-o'-lantern candidate.
10 amazing things you didn’t know you could do at Royal Opera HouseA newly relaunched, supercool terrace restaurant, cocktails with the best view in Covent Garden, lunchtime recitals, Family Sundays… No need to buy a ticket for a show, just drop in to experience what makes the Royal Opera House special.
11 local bakeries you knead to know aboutIf the return of Bake Off has got you craving carbs, step back from the spatula and support these brilliant Norfolk bakeries instead.
23 things to see and do in London this monthLondon’s calling, so we’ve hand-picked the best in theatre, music and arts in the capital this month. Your diary can thank us later.
Basics made beautifulThe home of luxe loungewear, chic Swiss brand HANRO delivers muted tones and modern silhouettes for the new season. Here’s the Muddy edit.
Superflashy Norfolk newsflashA hot-ticket gig, auction excitement and national plaudits for restaurants – oooh, I do love a good bit of gossip. Here are the latest local titbits, served sizzling hot.
What's on? October fun finderStep right this way for 25 brilliant thing to do in October in Norfolk. Find your happy place with mind-blowing music, dreamy cocktail crawls, Oktoberfests galore, autumn festivals, knockout theatre, and more. 
WIN JUNI & CO beauty bundle, worth £150Get your glow on and do your bit for the planet! WIN a bespoke make-up and skincare masterclass, PLUS £100 to spend at JUNI & CO – Norwich’s newest beauty and skincare destination in the iconic Royal Arcade.
5 brilliant Royal Opera House productions you won’t want to missLooking for excitement, inspiration or just some escapism with your arts this season? Enter stage left a clutch of world-class operas and ballets to book right now
Bookworms, assemble! The Muddy Book Club has landedWelcome to Muddy Book Club, where each month you’ll find our must-read recommendations, alongside a hot new writing course for budding authors. September sizzlers incoming!
Everything you need to know about TV’s American Gigolo reboot42 years after a topless Richard Gere swaggered into his walk-in wardrobe to prep for a hot night seducing clients, American Gigolo returns.
My favourite places: KnappleShe mysteriously only goes only by a single name, but is well known in the county for her fruity graffiti. Knapple puts down her spray can to share her favourite local hangouts.
Sociable September! Fun times in Norfolk this monthNew month, new marvellous Muddy guide to the best of Norfolk in September. Fabulous foodie events, unmissable theatre, 1940s frolics, incredible art and more. Get stuck in! 
Ride of your life! Make like it’s Montana on a UK horseriding holidayTime to channel your inner cowgirl, grab your stetson and go! Here's Muddy's pick of best places in the UK for a ranching and roaming horseback adventure.
Pretty pop-ups! New beauty to shopFancy a new lippie, liner or luxe shampoo? Ready your makeup bags (and your credit card) - we've scoured the country for the best new beauty shops and pop-ups, including two in Norfolk.
Muddy Insider Guide to the West MidlandsIf you're heading to the Commonwealth Games this week, then you'll be needing Muddy's brand new, bang-up-to-date insider guide to the West Midlands
15 great family things to do in NorfolkCheck out the Muddy guide to the 15 best family-friendly things to do in Norfolk - featuring everything from llama treks to the fantastical woodland Bewilderwood.
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How to nail the perfect picnicThe sun's out - quick, grab the wicker basket! If you're partial to a picnic (I mean, who isn't?) here's some inspo on how to pimp up your al fresco feast - including £500 of free Ocado deliveries (well hello M&S Deli range).
Summer 2023 Ahoy!Struggling to nail the perfect family holiday for next year? Drop anchor and relax, Disney Cruise Line and its new European voyages, including departures from Southampton, could be the answer to all your problems.
Weekend EscapesForget the spring clean, at the top of our to-do list this week is booking a gorgeous staycation to look forward to - who's with us?!
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Fresh air, fresh fashion!Seven compelling reasons to head to Bicester Village to including up to 20 per cent off prices in April's renowned Private Sale and the Do-Good pop up boutique. Trust us, no-show is not an option.
Easter Holiday fun 2022Looking for the best Easter events happening in Norfolk this year? From forest schools to bunny-themed train rides, let's hop to it!
Your SS22 social calendar – the ultimate guideThe new season's here and, to celebrate, we have a delicious £1500 for you to spend at Ted Baker.
Northern LightsThere's no need to fork out on flights to The Arctic Circle to see the Aurora - you can catch the Northern Lights right here in Norfolk. Prepare to be dazzled...
Insta-worthy cafesStunning views, quirky decor and and almost too pretty to eat pastries (hey, we said almost!) - check out these photogenic local hotspots where the backdrop is as good as the coffee.
All flips, no flops!Can't face seeing batter plastered all over the kitchen (including the ceiling)? Drop the spatula and head to one of these fab pancake spots instead. 
Makeover! How to paint your perfect feature wallHere's how to revamp your space with paint brush, roller and a splash of colour.
Property flirt! A restored Victorian Rectory near King’s LynnDo period properties make you swoon? Prepare the fainting couch and feast your eyes on this 4-bed stunner...
Best Places To LiveMuddy’s curated the top 8 best places to live in Norfolk and now we want to hear from you! VOTE NOW for your chance to win £1,000 to spend at John Lewis, courtesy of our partner Strutt & Parker
Klaxon - Norfolk has a new Michelin Star restaurant!Huge congrats are in order to Holt restaurant Meadowsweet, which has just bagged a Michelin star.
WIN £1000 to spend at Bicester Village!Since we’re so thoughtful and amazing and altruistic, we’re giving one lucky Muddy reader a gift card worth a delicious £900 PLUS a £100 lunch for two at any of the Bicester Village restaurants
Best Places to Live 2022Muddy’s curated the Top 200 best places to live in 2022 and now it’s time to have your say!
In bloom! 11 snowdrop walks in NorfolkThey're coming out! Wrap up warm and head outside to one of these lovely local places to catch winter snowdrops across Norfolk over the next few weeks.
Insider guide to The CotswoldsFor the second of our brand new curated guides to sexy summer staycations we're heading to the Cotswolds. We have the inside track on the best stays, experiences and food
Hair transformation: mumsy mane, begone!Stuck in a hair rut? See Muddy Berkshire editor Rachel's chic style update here - the third video in our series with the fabulous Haringtons salons
Muddy x Haringtons HairdressingFor the second video in our transformation series with the brilliant Haringtons hair salons, Muddy Dorset/Somerset editor Sue sits in the salon chair for a frizz-busting Kérastase treatment 
Win Christmas candles worth £57!It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas, thanks to this gorgeous new collection from Norfolk biz Pascoe Candles!
16 Days of ChristmasHo ho ho! The 16 Days of Muddy Christmas Reader Treats is here (because, hey, why stop at 12?!) with a whopping £7000 of luxury gifts and experiences 
Hair transformation! Muddy goes ‘petrol’Stuck in a hair rut? Haringtons hair salons to the rescue with karate chopping scissor skills and slick service to boot. See what happened when Muddy's ed-in-chief Hero Brown sat in the salon chair for a daring new 'do 
6 reasons to watch The Colour RoomA period drama with real punch and passion, here's why you need to make time in your diary or on your sofa to watch it.
6 new releases to watch this weekendDid someone say telly binge? Get that kettle on! There's a boatload of great content to watch this weekend, including Sky Original's brand new film The Colour Room, on Sky Cinema, starring Phoebe Dynevor.
Exclusive interview: The Colour Room’s Phoebe Dynevor & Kerry FoxThe hottest British actress on the block and the queen of indie film come together for Sky Cinema's new Sky Original biopic on Clarice Cliff. 
What's on this weekCocktails @ivynorwich, tubing @norwichsnowsportsclub and much more fun and games still to have this week. Link in bio 
Muddy’s Devon insider guidePlanning a staycation in Devon? Then you need our brand new, in-the-know guide to the county, for the unmissable spots, hottest hotels and food
Muddy insider guide to NorfolkSumer holidays incoming! Read our brand new and brilliant curated guide to Norfolk and start planning your staycation
Winter beauty - top tips from Nadine BaggottFeeling less than delighted with your winter skin regime this year? Youtube beauty guru @nadinebaggott gives us her no-nonsense and value-driven top tips - sign me up now!
Win a three course meal for two at The Hoste in Burnham MarketGet your chops round this - a seriously delicious three course meal at Norfolk's most glam gastro-pub come SPA The Hoste
£5 off The Mindful Cook Chocolate Making KitGet your vegan bake on and with a fiver off for Muddy readers.
How to ace Christmas DinnerHead Chef Terry Balme at The Honingham Buck gives us histop tips on how to master the festive feast. 
My Favourite Places - Lucy EdgeYoga queen Lucy gives Muddy the lowdown on her top spots to relax across the county. 
Celeb cameos in music videosCould it be a dream pairing of Harry Styles and PWB? Yes, and five more of our faves.
The Indie StoreSnag this adorable beach blanket and more from Woofers & Barkers on our Indie Store 
Speedy low-cal suppersGet your chops round these super simple and scrummy suppers. 
WIN: a slap up meal for twoJust what we need, eh? Pop on your best frock for a post-lockdown treat at The Hoste. Enter now!
Norfolk's 2021 Michelin Guide restaurantsThese eleven restaurants have made their mark in Michelin 2021
Norfolk Snowdrop Walks8 of the best walks for snowdrops in lockdown
Winner of Best Places to LiveCobbled streets, culture in spades plus the finest places to eat - Norwich has it all.
How to nail the perfect script, by The Colour Room’s Claire PeateWe talk to its brilliant writer Claire Peate about pottery, writing tips - and how we should all channel a bit of Clarice
Town Close Prep SchoolA superior all-round option for nurturing young minds. 
Cook this lamb feast on Easter Sunday!Sit back and relax (that’s what Sundays are for, right?) with this melt-in-the-mouth, low-effort lamb and polenta chips lunch, slow cooked for five hours 
Waffles for breakfast? Yes please!What do you get when you cross a chocolate brownie, a waffle maker and a handful of strawberries? Heaven on a plate! Sate your sweet tooth with this delicious recipe.
Weekend EscapesMuddy's new and improved Weekend Escapes — the inside line on the latest openings and the coolest, unique places to eat, drink, stay and play, to help you make the smartest 360° decision on where to spend your free time
Jason Atherton’s Spanish Chicken CasseroleLooking for a dead cert crowd-pleaser for dinner? This delicious Spanish dish from Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton should do the trick PLUS save up to 63% on Naked Wines we’ve paired with it
We all scream for ice cream!This sunny griddled pineapple with vanilla and cinnamon ice cream should brighten up your day
Tom Kitchin’s Salmon and Spinach LasagneNeed a new mid-week meal? This Scandi salmon take on a lasagne (with Muddy recommended wine pairings) can be prepared in advance and is totally delicious.
THE PIG’s sizzling BBQ burgerBBQ season is upon us and we have just the recipe (with perfectly paired wines) to get the party started, courtesy of Muddy favourites THE PIG and Naked Wines.
BBQ monkfish tail recipeBBQ but make it fancy! This seafood take on a classic French dish is a dead-cert crowd pleaser (especially when you pair it with wines from £4.17 a bottle in our curated Naked Wines cases).
Vivek Singh’s lentil and basmati kichriDesperately seeking dinner inspiration? We've got a delicious modern-Indian dish for you from celeb chef Vivek Singh, plus 63% off perfectly paired wines.
Cook this speedy summery recipe tonight!From River Cottage king HFW, this Moroccan spiced lamb and tabbouleh dish is fragrant, herby and perfect for summer scoffing PLUS pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
Chicken and mango salad with chilli lime dressingBalmy summer days call for quick, easy and light lunches like this chicken and mango salad, ready in just 20 minutes. Pair with Naked Wines at 63% off.
Summery strawberry tiramisuNothing says summer like strawberries and cream. This delicious tiramisu with Savoiardi biscuits and soft Mascarpone cream is the perfect seasonal serve.
Weekend EscapesMake your free time count with Weekend Escapes – our carefully-curated guide to the most unique and chic hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, cottages and spa breaks across England.
Muddy Schools GuideNo boring fusty reviews here! Our ‘insider’ guides give a genuine insight into each school we visit, with informal, super-useful advice from our editors – parents, just like you.
Haringtons Hair Reader TreatWIN a year of haircuts with Haringtons & haircare bundle (including GHDs), worth £1,130
£3000 VIP day up for grabs at Bicester Village!Gorgeous Oxfordshire designer outlet destination Bicester Village is giving Muddy readers £3000 smackaroos to play with. I know, result!
Bicester Village Summer EveningsIf you love shopping, eating out, movies, live music and, um, possibly more shopping, you're in luck sister! Check out the outdoor shopping destination's Summer Evenings programme.
Best Places To Live 2022Planning a move? With our unique insider knowledge of the loveliest towns, villages, schools, shops and pubs outside London, there’s no better place to discover the Top 200 places to live in 2022.
Clarice Cliff-inspired interiorsPhoebe Dynevor stars as pioneering 1920s ceramicist Clarice Cliff in The Colour Room, a new Sky Original film on Sky Cinema, from 12 Nov. But if you can’t wait until then (nope, us neither), channel her bold, playful designs with our pick of this season’s best Cliff-inspired interiors.
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Rise and grind! As a self-confessed coffee addict, there’s only one brew that’ll kickstart my day the right way. Supercharge your morning by trying one of these delicious artisan blends from indie coffee roasters across the Muddy counties, as well as Norfolk’s own @kofracoffee and @greysealcoffee.